“You deserve to be treated well at ALL times—even in anger or upset. If you don’t know this fact, others won’t honor this fact.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth There is a harmful notion in our world that yelling, screaming, name-calling, and disrespect are all “normal.” There are endless cultural messages that confirm this sentiment as well: “S/he deserved to […]
Pay Attention to How You Treat Those Closest to You
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou In a world where so many strive to be rich, powerful, or famous, grounding yourself in integrity, compassion, and grit can be quite the feat. Fame means nothing if people can’t stand […]
Honor the Equality of All People
“Treat everyone as though they have the same value as you—no one more so, no one less so—because they do.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Talking about equality and acting out equality are two different things. Treating others as equal shows up in the minutia of your everyday interactions. Many people say they believe everyone is equal; however, […]